Cason v. State

David Cason appeals from a judgment of conviction for attempted sexual battery and aggravated battery. We affirm on all three issues raised in this appeal, but address appellant’s argument -that the trial court erred in failing to strike a juror for cause.

During jury selection, a prospective juror, Ms. Wallerstein, said that she did not understand and agree with defense counsel’s comment that if the defense “decided to sit here and not do anything” during the trial, then she could not hold that against the defendant. Ms. Wallerstein also responded affirmatively when the jury panel was asked…